Hiking the Peak District National Park

Walking terrain includes high moorland, river valleys and farmland. Kinder Scout is the highest area in the Dark Peak with famous features such as Jacob’s Ladder and Kinder Downfall. The Dales include beautiful, clear river valleys like the Derwent, Dovedale, Lathkill Dale and many others. You will stay in comfortable three star hotels and enjoy excellent food.

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

The Hiking Grades

This holiday is designed as a Grades B & C walking holiday. The different Grades are described below. With two Grassroutes Leaders, in which case we offer a choice of walks on each walking day, dependent on the abilities and preferences of the party. With smaller parties where we have only one Leader the walks will be a mix of grades designed to fit the abilities of the group. The distances and ascents may be modified, will generally be as follows :-
Grade B
Up to 3,000 feet of ascent / descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain may be steeply inclined and rough underfoot, with loose rock at times. Distances 10-15 miles.
Grade C
Up to 1,500 feet of ascent / descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain may be steeply inclined at times and rough underfoot, with possibly some loose rock. Distances usually 5 – 8 miles.

Travel

Transport will be by either a small, fully fitted coach, in the case of larger parties or comfortable mini-bus, for smaller groups.

Hotel

Accommodation will be at a comfortable 3 star hotel and all bedrooms will have private bathroom & toilet. Each day you will take dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Flights

Grassroutes Holidays does not arrange flights. We can however assist you by telephoning fully bonded Air Tour Operators on your behalf. Please note that we do not take payment for flights ourselves, these must be made directly to the ATOL holder. By ensuring that you are booking direct with an ATOL holder you can rest assured that your flights are financially protected.

• 7 nights accommodation in twin or double en-suite rooms in good quality hotels of 3 stars or equivalent.
• Dinner and breakfast each day, from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8.
• Transport by small coach or mini-bus, or by private / rental car as appropriate, throughout the holiday.
• All the costs of the walking programme.
• Services of one or two Grassroutes Leaders as appropriate.
• V.A.T. and all local service charges and taxes.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Lunches, insurance (We consider that medical and accident & emergency cover, including repatriation expenses is essential), admissions to castles, museums etc. Items of a personal nature, e.g. drinks, telephone calls etc.